According to the Redwood Inspection Service
standards, "...is a quality appearance grade that may contain both heartwood and sapwood and permits larger and more numerous characteristics than allow in Clear. B is intended for use where only one face and one edge are exposed." This Clear grade contains sapwood. Sapwood is the outer layer of growth between the bark and the heartwood which contain the sap. Some characteristics of this lumber may contain knots~ sound tight, stain, crook, cup, surface checks and some torn grain.
Note: all pictures are meant for a general grade description. If you want to see a more defined grade image, please let us know. We can email you pictures and grade rules.
Potter Mountaintop Home A combination of Douglas Fir/Larch and Western red cedar give this home a timeless western charm. Potter commissioned the recycled beams from an old barn in Eastern WA. Read more...
The Country Clinic The clinic was built by Jerry Laverty, and Laverty Construction, a longtime customer. The wood siding shown in this picture is select tight knot channel, that was also selected for color trim. Read more...